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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283,702.23, 425,567.94 and 73,341.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283,702.23, 425,567.94 and 73,341.99 is: 110,016.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283,702.23 : 425,567.94 = 73,341.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283,702.23/425,567.94 = 73,341.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283,702.23x = 425,567.94 × 73,341.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283,702.23x = 31,211,999,599.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211,999,599.80/283,702.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,016.76

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